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P222 MOT

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

253,692 mi
Last recorded253,692 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 MOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 253,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 252,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 247,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 247,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 246,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 245,024 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Not in excess of 3mm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 241,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

prop shaft bearing rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 243,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 241,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 241,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 241,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 239,002 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 239,002 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 236,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 236,349 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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P222 MOT is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P222 MOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P222 MOT is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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